%{{tag.tag}} {{articledata.title}} {{moment(articledata.cdate)}} @{{articledata.company.replace(" ","")}} comment A major U.S. winter storm is expected to disrupt U.S. oil refineries in Oklahoma and Texas. Refiners in the southern U.S. are reportedly struggling with heavy snow and bone-chilling cold that is unusual for the region and threatening to disrupt crude oil production. Some refineries as far south as Arkansas and Tennessee have reported power outages that have temporarily halted production. However, even refineries used to cold weather, such as those located in northern states such as Illinois, are warning of potential disruptions from extremely cold weather. The situation is likely to cause a short-term spike in gasoline prices across the U.S., say energy analysts. On Jan. 27, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, the U.S. standard, is trading up 2% at $61.75 U.S. per barrel. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, is also up 2% on the day and trading at $66.67 U.S. a barrel. The extreme cold sweeping across the U.S. also continues to push natural gas prices near all-time highs. Natural gas prices in America remain above $6 U.S., their highest level since 2022. Analysts see no immediate relief from the situation until the winter storm passes and temperatures moderate.